Exercise Comparison
Brachialis-SMR vs Incline Hammer Curls
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Muscle Analysis
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Instructions
Brachialis-SMR
Lie on your side, with your upper arm against the foam roller. The upper arm should be more or less aligned with your body, with the outside of the bicep pressed against the foam roller.
Raise your hips off of the floor, supporting your weight on your arm and on your feet. Hold for 10-30 seconds, and then switch sides.
Incline Hammer Curls
Seat yourself on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. You should pressed firmly against he back with your feet together. Allow the dumbbells to hang straight down at your side, holding them with a neutral grip. This will be your starting position.
Initiate the movement by flexing at the elbow, attempting to keep the upper arm stationary.
Continue to the top of the movement and pause, then slowly return to the start position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Brachialis-SMR is a intermediate exercise using foam roll, while Incline Hammer Curls is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Incline Hammer Curls if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Brachialis-SMR for a greater challenge.